Xbox free Games with Gold for January 2017

Xbox owners will start 2017 with four new free games for a total saving of over $89.

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By (@Pureinfotech) , Windows How-To Expert and IT Specialist with 21 years of experience.
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Games with Gold January 2017

In January, Xbox One owners with an active Xbox Live subscription are getting four new free games as part of the ongoing Games with Gold program, which translate to over $89 of savings. Through the month of January 2017, members can download World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap, Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition, The Cave, and Rayman Origins.

As always, two of the games for January 2017 are available for Xbox One, and the other two on Xbox 360. However, you can play every game available through the Game with Gold program on Xbox One using Backward Compatibility.

During the month of January 2017, those gamers with an Xbox One console can download free World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap ($19.99 ERP) throughout the entire month. Then from January 16th to February 15th, Killer Instinct Season 2 Ultra Edition ($39.99 ERP) will be available as a free download.

On Xbox 360, starting January 1st through January 15th, The Cave ($14.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Finally, on January 16th and until the end of the month, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Rayman Origins ($14.99 ERP) for free.

You can also see December 2016 Xbox games here.

Xbox One S

If you don’t already own an Xbox, you can now get an Xbox One S, which is the new slim version of the console with a brand new sleek design, support for 4K video playback and for High Dynamic Range (HDR) for video and gaming, IR blaster, and three USB ports.

Xbox Live Gold subscription

If you’re not yet an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you can always find good deals on 12-month membership on Amazon. 

About the author
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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.

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